Kielbasa Casserole

Directions

1. 1
   In a large heavy skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it brown the kielbasa.
2. 2
   Add the bell peppers and the onion and cook the mixture, stirring, for 1 minute.
3. 3
   Add the 1/2 cup water and simmer the mixture, covered partially, for 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. 4
   While the kielbasa mixture is simmering, in a steamer set over boiling water steam the potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4 inch pieces, covered, for 12 minutes, or until they are very tender, transfer them to a bowl, and mash them with a potato masher.
5. 5
   Beat in the milk the 2 tbsp.
6. 6
   hot water, the scallion, the butter, and salt and pepper to taste and stir the potato mixture until the butter is melted.
7. 7
   Serve the kielbasa mixture on the mashed potatoes.